Please read before applying: This is a seasonal 1099 independent contractor position and you MUST be able to speak Spanish and English. Applicants must have their own dependable transportation to Santa Fe/Belleview every morning by 7:30. Previous professional Christmas light installation experience is required.
Compensation is $225 per workday, paid weekly every Friday as a 1099 independent contractor. Typical working hours are approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., although hours may occasionally vary based on the project schedule, weather, and daylight. An end-of-season bonus will also be provided to the Crew Leader who successfully completes both the installation and takedown seasons.
We are an established Christmas lighting company serving the Denver metro area with 12 years in business and a strong base of returning customers. We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Christmas light installer to add to our four-person Christmas light installation crew during our busy holiday season.
Installations have begun and will continue through approximately the first week of December. Holiday light takedowns will begin on January 4 and last approximately three to four weeks.
The ideal candidate has previous experience working on a professional Christmas light installation crew and is comfortable working outdoors, on ladders, and on roofs.
Skills:
Experience working with a crew in Christmas lighting, roofing, construction, landscaping, or a related trade.
Ability to safely install Christmas lights, wreaths, garland, timers, extension cords, and other holiday decorations.
Comfortable working on roofs, extension ladders, and step ladders for extended periods.
Ability to organize daily projects, assign responsibilities, and keep crew members working safely and efficiently.
Experience loading, securing, transporting, and unloading ladders, tools, lighting, and installation materials.
Experience using mobile devices for navigation, customer communication, project photos, scheduling, and job documentation.
Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving lighting, timer, connection, and installation issues.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds while following safe lifting and material-handling practices.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to providing professional customer service.
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous Christmas light installation experience in Christmas lighting required
MUST be able to communicate effectively in Spanish with crew members.
Comfortable working on roofs, extension ladders, and step ladders at various heights.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds throughout the workday.
Ability to work outdoors in cold temperatures and changing Colorado weather conditions.
Dependable transportation and consistent availability throughout the entire Christmas lighting season.
Available to work early mornings, extended hours, and Saturdays during peak periods.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow project plans and maintain company safety, quality, and customer-service standards.
How to Apply
Reply to this Craigslist post with your name, phone number, email, and answers to the questions below. A résumé is welcome but is not required. We’ll review responses and contact candidates whose experience matches the position. If selected to move forward, you’ll receive an email invitation to complete a short, one-way video interview.
1. How many seasons of professional Christmas light installation experience do you have?
2. Tell us about your previous experience installing Christmas lights and what you did.